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 LiLBuggaH
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 posted on July 16th, 2009 at 06:08 PM |
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HELP
hey guys
i got my bug last night
dad n i
looked at it today and took it for a drive
it was stuffing up big time
then dad checked the tank and took out a part at the top
of it
it was rusted to the max
we emptied it and it has rust all through it. It looks like water has been in it
does anyone have a spare or one they are willing to sell
my dub is a 1972 bug
Or can someone help me find one or fix it if its possible
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| posted on July 16th, 2009 at 06:25 PM |
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Where was the rusted part? On top of the fuel tank????
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LiLBuggaH
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| posted on July 16th, 2009 at 06:30 PM |
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no its inside the tank
i would prefer to get a new tank
from someone who has looked after it
im worried it will stuff up more when i put more fuel in it
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| posted on July 16th, 2009 at 06:51 PM |
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Wherer u?i have 1 in qld,$25, 0409475131,for a superbug
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
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| posted on July 16th, 2009 at 10:35 PM |
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just clean it out and just put a fuel filter in the fuel hose under front of car near the brake master cylinder.| Quote: | Originally posted by katrina
no its inside the tank
i would prefer to get a new tank
from someone who has looked after it
im worried it will stuff up more when i put more fuel in it
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| posted on July 16th, 2009 at 11:14 PM |
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Hi Katrina, welcome to AVD
Your location will help, and a pic of your bug would be lovely and help identify exactly the model.
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| posted on July 17th, 2009 at 04:56 AM |
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Most tanks will develop rust over time- storage of your vehicle with a full tank helps to reduce condensation and is a good way of preventing
this.
If the tank is leaking I'd replace it with exchange one. Still, it's always good to know how to clean a tank.
To clean a tank-
1. Disconnect hose from the bottom and drain into a suitable container.
2. Remove tank from car and flush well with water.
3. Seal the bottom drain back up with a short length of the proper fuel line bunged with a bolt and a twist of tie wire.
Always be aware that the fumes in an empty tank make it into a bomb- the vapor is more flammable than the liquid.
4. To clean a tank of rust i have put a gallon of acetate into it and a couple of meters of medium link chain.
5. Leave the tank upright overnight to soften the main build-up of fuel resin and hardened crap on the bottom.
6. Spend time shaking the tank about with the chain inside to dislodge the loose rust and sediment. WATCH FOR LEAKS.
7. After plenty of shaking and soaking pour out the acetone and dispose of correctly (or save in a suitable container for degreasing car parts)
Remember, acetone melts most plastics.
8. Remove the fuel cap and open up the bottom tube. Leave the tank in a safe location away from flames to gas off and dry out.
9. Replace tank in the car, but why not check your flexible fuel lines while doing this and install an inline fuel filter into the line to filter fuel
as it comes out of the tank.
Always use flexible hose that is approved for use with fuel (not home brew tube) and quality hose clamps.
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| posted on July 17th, 2009 at 06:45 AM |
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Where do u live this might help people help you
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| posted on July 17th, 2009 at 07:31 AM |
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toss the tank i spent months changing filters only to have it blocked again in a week
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LiLBuggaH
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| posted on July 17th, 2009 at 11:11 AM |
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Hey guys im in newcastle
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| posted on July 18th, 2009 at 12:22 PM |
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If you remove the tank and go through the acetone and chain procedure, be aware that inside the tank at the outlet is a small brass or copper wire
mesh screen which pokes about 40mm into the tank.
Remove the fuel outlet plug, inspect and clean it, or replace it. Then plug the bottom outlet hole, with the screen removed, or use another plug, as
if you leave the screen in the tank the chain will smash it up.
Recently I watched a fuel tank cleaning and painting procedure on a WA local hot rod program called Cruising, which is no longer on air. To do it
properly is a time consuming procedure which involves fairly potent chemicals.
He was cleaning a tank ftom a 1930s American car. One thing he did was to set the tank up on a 44 gallon drum and every time he walked past it for a
few days, he picked it up and shook it. He also sealed the fuel inlet hole, so it could be left to soak upside down or on its sides and ends.
What came out was horrifying. He then sloshed a special paint into the tank and then left it for about a week to dry.
People who restore vintage cars and who built hot rods will know what you need.
I fitted a brand new Brazillian tank to the SR as I needed to modify it and a new tank would be safe while it was being welded. It cost about $200.
Try to get new tank if you can. It'll save you a lot of work and if the tank is about to leak the chain will find that spot, so would it be worth
the time and expense?
Also make sure that you fit new correct fuel hoses eveywhere. Fuel hose failure is the reason for most aircooled VW fires.
Also fit a good sized fuel filter. Under the tank or beside the gearbox are good places, inside the engine bay is less desirable as it is hot there.
The filter should be on the inlet side of the fuel pump.
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| posted on July 18th, 2009 at 03:10 PM |
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yeah get a new one they arnt that that mutch i paid i think around 150 for mine, cleaning out and filter is a short term fix, if the flakes are big
enough they will block the whole in the bottom of the tank and you will get no fuel through, thats what happened to me.
I found out the hard way 5km from home up hill at least they arent heavy
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